How far is Savannah, TN from Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Savannah, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.77 mi
04h 05m
Flight
190.48 mi
306.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.48 mi
Kilometers
306.54 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.77 mi
Kilometers
379.43 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, May 2, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sat, May 2, 12:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-05-02T04:47
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, May 2, 8:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brighton
TN

Town in Tennessee, USA

From Savannah
117.1 mi
02h 02m
To Cleveland
118.7 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Guinn Street

    95 m · 19 sec · Guinn Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street

    774 ft · 26 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pickwick Street South

    105 m · 12 sec · Pickwick Street South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    736 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wayne Road

    31.1 mi · 36 min · Wayne Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on United States Route 64

    44.4 mi · 51 min · United States Route 64

  8. 8

    Continue on West College Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · West College Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1303 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Cowan Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cumberland Street West

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street West

  14. 14

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto I 24;US 64

    50.5 mi · 59 min · I 24;US 64

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    86 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Keith Street Southwest

    1854 ft · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Inman Street West

    2276 ft · 41 sec · Inman Street West

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Cleveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West College Street
67.8 mi · 29%
United States Route 64
44.4 mi · 19%
Wayne Road
31.1 mi · 13%
I 24
25.3 mi · 11%
US 64
25.3 mi · 11%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

West College Street

Continue straight

66.8 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
190.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
02h 02m from Savannah
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Savannah and 118.7 miles from Cleveland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.37 one way or $62.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Savannah and Cleveland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 190.48 mi (306.54 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

City in Tennessee, United States

Population6,913
Coordinates35.2248000, -88.2492000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Guinn Street (-88.249076, 35.224786)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.32 gal
31.49 L · about $31.37
Round trip
$62.75
16.64 gal · 62.98 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.9 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.37 $62.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.38 $70.77
Premium $4.65 $38.72 $77.44
Diesel $5.30 $44.13 $88.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · May 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Savannah, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in Savannah is 04:47:26, although it is 05:47:26 in Cleveland.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.